🇲🇾 Vesak Day in Malaysia

About Vesak Day in Malaysia

Vesak Day is a public holiday in Malaysia. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Vesak Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Saturday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2017 Wednesday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2018 Tuesday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2019 Sunday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2020 Thursday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2021 Wednesday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2022 Sunday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2023 Thursday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2024 Wednesday Vesak Day Public Holiday
2025 Monday Vesak Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Vesak Day in Malaysia

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Vesak Day is a public holiday observed in Malaysia. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Malaysia.

Last year, Vesak Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Vesak Day', 'date_iso': '2025-05-12', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 12), 'date_display': '12 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in Malaysia.

Yes, Vesak Day is recognized as a public holiday in Malaysia. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Vesak Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Malaysia holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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